I too am in that age group had my pouch since 1986 the last years have been one problem after another when something worked like a certain med or a diet change (I haven't eaten raw fruit or any veg or salad etc in approx fI've years) I would convince myself this is not so bad i can live like this but now all the steroids are showing the damage they can due so I guess it is time. I am worried because of my age as well as a super bug you can pick up in hospitals is not a good thing. All we all can do is hope for the best and move forward. I heard the hospital I will be in now has a bed bug problem go figure!!!